[SDSilverM3]

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20070326-9999-1n26lights.html

Notice the age of those who are bitchin' about the "bright lights".

 

[dut]

Am I the only one who actually thinks these don't appear to be as bright when looking AT THEM, NOT talking about from the driver's seat.

 

[iwrock]

A few interesting points here. Xenons are absolutely great for drivers, but even BETTER for oncoming traffic. Here's why...

The OEM xenon glare closely mimics the actual sunlight for a driver, while at the same time providing LESS glare to oncoming traffic. If you guys notice, a halogen headlight blinds you much more than an OEM xenon, especially after passing. The halogen leaves the "sun spots" in your retina.

Now, when people retrofit xenons into halogen capsules, that's where the trouble is. The improperly focused beam scatters the light all over the place, and that's what gives that annoying glare. It's the owners and their aftermarket kits, not the OEM xenons in any way.

Now, I'm not talking for or against HID's. I actually love them and HAVE retrofitted them to our Caddy as well. Yes, I popped them in a halogen capsule and acknowledge blinding other drivers, but I frankly don't care. I even had a wiring harness made for it so the HID's stay on when I hit the highbeams too...

Ain't it great...just don't drive in front of me

On the other hand, halogens can be just as bright too. On my 84 Buick (childhood sentimental purchase), I popped on a set of super duper bright lights, which are as blinding as the Caddy's lights...

So, there you go. Color means nothing...it's all about the beam

Old farts, beware :rofl:

 

[SagaSupra]

how else r we gonna stay so fly?

we need our hyperwhite lights ultra violet lens

next time im behind one of these guys, its time to hit the high beam too. lol

 

[SDSilverM3]

I love oncoming traffic that high beam me. Highbeaming a European car is asking to get blinded in return. "1 million candlelight power!"

 

[03c4s]

Age related problems, if you don't stare at the light like a deer there are no issues, and what are those people doing driving at night endangering the rest of us!!!! bingo must have been cancelled.

 

[newton]

If I remember correctly, Mercedes BIX are designed to provide oncoming traffic with LESS glare than regular halogens. I think its that way for most other OEM HIDs.

 

[SDSilverM3]

Hey Newton, your sig is blinding me. :rofl:

 

[[email protected]]

Hey Newton, your sig is blinding me. :rofl:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :thumbup:

 

[Murtaza]

Hey Newton, your sig is blinding me. :rofl:

lol +1 :rofl:

 

[newton]

Hey Newton, your sig is blinding me. :rofl:

Someone is showing their age.














Noo! I kid!!! hnoes:

*newton hides in corner*

 

[stnwag0n]

ling will be ok. he has ****** eyes so it filters out the extra kelvins.



hnoes:





IBdemodded

 

[iwrock]

You guys can run, but you can't hide from the LingMonsta!!!

 

[SDSilverM3]

Hey Newton, your sig is blinding me. :rofl:

Someone is showing their age.









Noo! I kid!!! hnoes:

*newton hides in corner*

:rofl: I know, I swear I be having issues now........ hnoes:

 

[newton]

You guys can run, but you can't hide from the LingMonsta!!!

When night falls, I turn my headlights off.

Hehehehehehehehehehhehee.

 

[iwrock]

I tried that once. It didn't go too well :dunno:

 

[newton]

Speaking of which....

I remember the first time I drove at night with 20% tint. I swear, headlights were appearing from nowhere out of corners and blindspots.

It was fking scary.

 

[JmanE55]

Hey Newton, your sig is blinding me. :rofl:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 

[Benzoboi]

Age related problems, if you don't stare at the light like a deer there are no issues, and what are those people doing driving at night endangering the rest of us!!!! bingo must have been cancelled.

+2

 

[pog0]

Cry me a fucking river. The shit is safer for the driver. I say give the people who are bitching a car with HIDs, then go from there. Talk about day and night. I can see everything! The thing is, mine are 4300k while everyone is bitching about 6000k. I love mine though.